The Area Medical Director is accountable for setting and executing the area-level medical affairs strategy across multiple markets, with a focus on rare and orphan diseases
Job Summary
The Area Medical Director is accountable for setting and executing the area-level medical affairs strategy across multiple markets, with a focus on rare and orphan diseases.
This role aligns area priorities with Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and regional objectives, identifies and addresses gaps in local and global plans, and ensures scientific leadership, compliance, and operational excellence.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
Matching Summary
The Area Medical Director is accountable for setting and executing the area-level medical affairs strategy across multiple markets, with a focus on rare and orphan diseases.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Area Medical Affairs Strategy
Rare Disease Expertise
KOL Network Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Medical Education Programs
Nice-to-have
Scientific Leadership
Operational Excellence
Inclusive Team Building
Driving Knowledge Sharing
Key Requirements
5+ years Area-Level Medical Affairs Experience
M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree
Proven Rare/Orphan Disease Expertise
Deep understanding of medical compliance and regulations
Experience in late-stage clinical development and evidence generation